Equal parts burlesque and hair metal band, Steel Panther proved to the sold-out crowd at Auckland’s Powerstation that not only are they “hair”larious, but that they can seriously rock.
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Spotlight Interview: Bobby Womack
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The 13th Floor spoke to R&B legend Bobby Womack on the eve of his show at Auckland's Civic Theatre.Film Review: Star Trek: Into Darkness 3D
The Star Trek crew is back as J.J. Abrams plunges them Into Darkness.Click here to read the 13th Floor review of Star Trek: Into Darkness.
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Killing Joke's Jaz Coleman hosts his own radio show exclusively on The 13th Floor
Flying Nun's Roger Shepherd Plays His 30 Fave Nun-Songs L
The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spins a few favourites.
Caitlin Smith shares some of her most-loved tunes.
Miriam Clancy spins a few tunes. Upcoming Events
Luke Thompson & Lydia Cole
May 1 – Nelson – The Free House
May 3 – Dunedin – The Church Café
May 4 – Christchurch – WunderbarThe Gunslingers’ Ball
May 3 – Wellington – Bodega
May 4 – Wairarapa – Carterton Events Centre
LatinAotearoa Album Release Party
May 3 – Auckland – Goldfinch LoungeMatt Langley
May 3 – Dunedin – Chicks Hotel
May 4 – Lyttelton – Naval Point Yacht Club
May 5 – Auckland – Kings Arms
May 9 – Wellington – Mighty MightyMidge Marsden & Chet O’Connell
May 3 – Christchurch – Pierside CafeProwler, Neo Kalashnikovs & Filth Dog
May 4 – Auckland – Lucha LoungeJello Biafra & The Guantanamo School Of Medicine
May 7 – Wellington – Bodega
May 8 – Auckland – Powerstation
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May 8 & 9 – Auckland – Vector ArenaAfrika Bambaataa
May 9 – Auckland – The StudioNorma Jean, Cold By Winter & Antagonist A.D.
May 10 – Auckland – Kings Arms
May 11 – Henderson – Zeal WestDave Dobbyn
May 11 – Christchurch – The Bedford At CPSA
May 18 – Auckland – Paddington Live
May 25 – Wellington – Bodega
May 26 – Wairarapa – King Street Live
Beth Orton
May 17 – Wellington – Old St Paul’s
May 18 – Auckland – Holy Trinity CathedralThey Might Be Giants
May 17 – Wellington – Bodega
May 18 – Auckland – The StudioTommy Ill
May 17 – Christchurch – Dux Live
May 18 – Auckland – Kings Arms
May 24 – Wellington - Puppies
Bobby Womack
May 18 – Auckland – The Civic Theatre
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Album Reviews
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Charles Bradley Victim Of Love Soul survivor returns with 2nd album of Daptone-style r&b
The Strokes Comedown Machine Is this the last gasp for the once-mighty band?
Chelsea Light Moving Chelsea Light Moving Thurston Moore's first post-Sonic Youth effort.
Various Artists Sound City Dave Grohl rounds up a few friends...Paul McCartney, Josh Homme and Trent Reznor among them
Ducktails The Flower Lane Real Estate side project shows promiseConcert Reviews
Interviews
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Wilco's Jeff Tweedy
Tweedy talks about producing Mavis Staples and concert etiquette.
Bonnie Raitt Veteran rocker discusses her latest album, Slipstream
Mavis Staples
Mavis talks about her upcoming album and 60 years of musical highlights.
The Bads Dianne Swann gives up the stories behind the songs of their excellent new album.
Michael Kiwanuka British newcomer tells about his year of unexpected success.Reissue Reviews
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Fleetwood Mac's Rumours 35th Anniversary Edition
Marianne Faithfull Broken English Deluxe Edition
Sassafras & Moonshine: The Songs Of Laura Nyro
R.E.M.'s Document: 25th Anniversary Edition Film & DVD Reviews
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